Easter holidaymakers heading home today are urged to drive with caution as strong winds continue to batter the lower North Island and eastern parts of the South Island. A strong wind warning has been issued for the Tararua district... Read...
Fire fighters spent last night battling two small vegetation fires in high winds, and much of the South Island and parts of the lower North Island are being warned to prepare for severe weather today. Read...
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Northland and other parts of the North Island which are set for high risk thunderstorms.The risk of thunderstorms is considered high from southern Auckland through the central high... Read...
The driver killed at the scene of a car versus train crash in South Wairarapa on Thursday has now been named. Police have identified him as Godwell Mahowa, aged 58, from Lower Hutt.Mahowa died after his car collided with a train... Read...
The effects of three days of wild weather are still being felt with roads closed and boil water notices in place across parts of the lower South Island. Read...